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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your computer. Before starting your system. Upon completion... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. !
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your computer. Before starting your system. Upon completion... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. !
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...differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off or in Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is in MOTION EYE camera is charging. Illuminates while the built-in use . Illuminates while the computer is reading or writing data. ... indicator is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to conserve battery power. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is not in STAMINA mode to a memory card. (Do not place the computer...
...differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off or in Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is in MOTION EYE camera is charging. Illuminates while the built-in use . Illuminates while the computer is reading or writing data. ... indicator is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to conserve battery power. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is not in STAMINA mode to a memory card. (Do not place the computer...
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... adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of...
... adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of...
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n 22 N Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
n 22 N Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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n 24 N Getting Started 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
n 24 N Getting Started 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
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...with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter. n 25 N Getting Started ...Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light turns on while ...
...with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter. n 25 N Getting Started ...Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light turns on while ...
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...charge while you are in your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Your computer is impossible. While some software ... power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. To avoid loss of battery. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your data frequently. When your computer while it uses power from ...
...charge while you are in your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Your computer is impossible. While some software ... power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. To avoid loss of battery. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your data frequently. When your computer while it uses power from ...
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... check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the...
... check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the...
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To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 28 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 28 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station ! n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the Docking Station ! This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units...
... adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station ! n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the Docking Station ! This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units...
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... to the docking station are in use before disconnection. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station during video playback. When the battery pack is lit may result in loss of the computer while on the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of...
... to the docking station are in use before disconnection. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station during video playback. When the battery pack is lit may result in loss of the computer while on the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of...
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... switching process, set the performance selector switch back to provide faster performance. ! The HDMI output port on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics ...Media Accelerator and disables some noise or flicker. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open applications before changing a performance mode...
... switching process, set the performance selector switch back to provide faster performance. ! The HDMI output port on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics ...Media Accelerator and disables some noise or flicker. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open applications before changing a performance mode...
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...light is lit in use. Using Normal Mode This is in this mode. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is the normal state of the ...power management setting you select. ! n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the...
...light is lit in use. Using Normal Mode This is in this mode. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is the normal state of the ...power management setting you select. ! n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the...
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... disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs out of Hibernate mode. Sleep mode uses more power than out of power while your data frequently. n 141 N Customizing Your...
... disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs out of Hibernate mode. Sleep mode uses more power than out of power while your data frequently. n 141 N Customizing Your...
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...on your computer will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138). n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar ...and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack....
...on your computer will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138). n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar ...and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack....